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Opinion: Bill In U.S. Senate Threatens The Legacy Of My Family's Farm
The author, a third-generation Maryland farmer, talks about possible effects of the STEP Act, which centers on assessment of capital gains.
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Cardin Says 2021 Is A ‘Once In A Generation Opportunity' To Enact Equal Rights Amendment
U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) wants to add the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S Constitution this year, he said.
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Acting Director Takes Over As Head Of State's Opioid Command Center
The acting director of Maryland's Opioid Operational Command Center will take over as executive director full-time, Hogan announced.
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Maryland Board Of Education Reviews Plan To Spend $2B In Stimulus Funds, Bids Farewell To Salmon
The State Board of Education reviewed on Tuesday Maryland's 100-page plan for spending nearly $2 billion in coronavirus emergency funding.
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Baltimore Police On Track To Double Ghost Guns Recovered In 2020: Deputy Commissioner
Baltimore police are on track to seize at least twice as many privately manufactured firearms — called “ghost guns” — as they did in 2020.
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Former Labor Secretary, DNC Chairman Tom Perez To Launch Gubernatorial Bid
Tom Perez, a former member of the Obama cabinet who also served in Annapolis and in local government, launched his campaign for governor.
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Mireku-North Launches Challenge To Montgomery County State's Attorney
Bernice Mireku-North (D), a Silver Spring attorney and criminal justice reformer, formally launched her bid to unseat McCarthy.
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Former Senate Budget Chair Barbara Hoffman Remembered As A Trailblazer, Passionate Defender Of Baltimore
Hoffman's diminutive stature belied her status as a political trailblazer and legislative powerhouse. She was 81.
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Opinion: A Development Plan That Never Belonged
The author offers detailed opinions on the controversial Takoma Junction development project, and its possible fate.
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Pittman To Alden: ‘We're Not Ready To Give Up,' Eschewing His Usual Opening Topic
Other than the pandemic, county executive Pittman (D) first talked about a recent newspaper acquisition and its possible impact.
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Legislative Hearing On I-495/I-270 Contract Set; Losing Bidder Hires Notable Expert
Two legislative subcommittees will hold a joint hearing to review a Maryland Dept. of Transportation contract for “predevelopment" work.
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Power Of The Pulpit: Maryland Religious Groups Addressing Climate Change
The words “blessed,” “thankful” and “grateful” are stenciled in red on the steps leading to the Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church in Bowie.
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MDOT: Vote To Remove Highway Widening Possibly Jeopardizes Other Transportation Projects
An official warned leaders in the D.C. region that a recent vote against the controversial project imperils other road and transit projects.
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Steny Hoyer: Struggling Families Will See Enormous Benefits From New Child Tax Credit
The Child Tax Credit, expanded through President Biden's American Rescue Plan, would greatly aid those families in need, Hoyer says.
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Colorado Creates Maryland-Style Prescription Drug Price Containment Board, As Other States Consider Action
Colo., became the third state in the nation to create such a panel, following consultation with the Maryland Citizens Health Initiative.
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Frank DeFilippo: Catholic Prelates Engage In Toxic Mix Of Religion And Politics Over Communion
The Roman Catholic Church is the world's largest precinct organization; the oldest Christian religion has 1.33 billion constituents.
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MTA To Return To Full MARC And Commuter Bus Service In Late Summer
The state's MARC Rail and Commuter Bus lines will return to full service on August 30, the Maryland Transit Administration announced.
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Jon Baron Launches Gubernatorial Bid
Jon Baron, a nonprofit executive who worked on Capitol Hill for years, officially launched his 2022 gubernatorial campaign Monday.
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Public Defender: Ocean City Police Department Should Require Body-Worn Cameras
The call was issued for the body-worn cameras following videos showing police using force on black teenagers, the report states.
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Lawmakers Recognize The Enactment Of A Bill Named In Memory Of Raskin's Son
Lawmakers crossed the aisle and shared emotional embraces, commemorating the enactment of a mental health bill named in son Tommy's memory.